Summary:
The 61418 zip code area is home to two schools - West Central Elementary School and West Central High School, both part of the West Central CUSD 235 district. Unfortunately, these schools appear to be underperforming compared to state averages, with low rankings, poor proficiency rates, and high chronic absenteeism.
Both West Central Elementary and West Central High School are ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in Illinois, with just 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state averages for both schools. Additionally, West Central Elementary has a 13.8% chronic absenteeism rate, while West Central High has a 31.3% chronic absenteeism rate, both higher than the state average.
Despite higher-than-average per-student spending and small class sizes, the schools are still struggling to achieve better academic outcomes. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources may be at play, such as attendance issues and teaching effectiveness. Addressing the root causes of the low academic achievement in this area will be crucial for improving student outcomes.
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